Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish
Clan Colla
★ 5.00
£133
| Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Clan Colla |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £132.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £133.
For beginners: Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £132.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£132.84 vs £89.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Clan?
Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Clan Colla 19 Year Old 2001 - Oloroso Cask Finish